RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Once again, the United States got off to a slow start.
And again, the Americans regained their composure and knocked off a world power at the Olympics, claiming their second straight win against a top-three team in women's field hockey by beating No. 3 Australia 2-1 on Monday.
Michelle Vittese and Caitlin van Sickle scored for the Americans, who defeated No. 2 Argentina 2-1 in their Olympic opener on Saturday.
The Americans said their ability to bounce back has been consistent.
"I think that's just kind of our DNA," van Sickle said.